Uses of Ruthenium and It's compounds


Along with Oxygen, Ruthenium forms Ruthenium Oxide. This is used as a catalyst in various industrial applications. Along with Sulphate, Ruthenium forms Ruthenium Sulphate. This is used as a chemical to breakdown compounds and other things. Ruthenium is strongly associated with platinum but is much rarer it is used to harden metals like platinum so it can be used to make jewelery. It is also used in eye surgery to keep the eye clean and isn't harmful if used wisely, inside the body though it is deadly to blood cells.